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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,544.08, 58,703.64 and 24,636

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,544.08, 58,703.64 and 24,636 is: 33,993.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,544.08 : 58,703.64 = 24,636 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,544.08/58,703.64 = 24,636/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,544.08x = 58,703.64 × 24,636
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,544.08x = 1,446,222,875.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,446,222,875.04/42,544.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,993.52

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